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#Question id: 24166

The term spices is a pleasant one, whether it connotes fine French cuisine or a down-home, cinnamon-flavored apple pie. ____________. In the past, individuals traveled the world seeking exotic spices for profit and, in searching, have changed the course of history. Indeed, to gain control of lands harboring new spices, nations have actually gone to war.

#General Aptitude

The taste and aroma of spices are the main elements that make food such a source of fascination and pleasure.
The term might equally bring to mind Indian curry made thousands of miles away and those delicious barbecued ribs sold on the corner.
It is exciting to find a good cookbook and experiment with spices from other lands—indeed, it is one way to travel around the globe!
The history of spices, however, is another matter altogether, and at times, it can be filled with danger and intrigue.